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About the Quahog. Quahogs are hard-shelled clams found in estuaries along the Atlantic Coast, from Canada to Texas. Their name, quahog, is a variation of poquauhock, (po-qua-hock) the Native American name for this clam.
If you'd like to learn more about the biology of the quahog, one of the world's leading experts is Dr. Michael A. Rice, Professor of Fisheries and Aquaculture at the University of Rhode Island. His book, The Northern Quahog: The Biology of Mercenaria mercenaria, is an excellent source of information.